Overview
Ironton WWTP serves approximately 2,206 residents in Ironton, Missouri. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality under U.S. EPA and Missouri Clean Water regulations.
Ironton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lagoon Street in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 2,206 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. As a U.S. facility, Ironton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The local watershed supports aquatic life and recreational uses, and proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the St. Francis River and larger Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
Ironton WWTP discharges into a tributary of the St. Francis River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed is part of the Ozark Plateau, characterized by forested hills and spring-fed streams. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Ironton WWTP is located on Lagoon Street in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,206 residents of Ironton and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the St. Francis River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Ironton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which removes at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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